Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
landing diagram — A graphic means of illustrating the plan for the ship-to-shore
movement. (JP 3-02)
landing force — A Marine Corps or Army task organization formed to conduct amphibious
operations. The landing force, together with the amphibious task force and other
forces, constitute the amphibious force. Also called LF. See also amphibious force;
amphibious operation; amphibious task force; task organization. (JP 3-02)
landing force operational reserve material — Package of contingency supplies prepositioned
and maintained onboard selected amphibious ships to enhance reaction time
and provide support for the embarked landing force in contingencies. Also called
LFORM. (JP 3-02.1)
landing force support party — A temporary landing force organization composed of Navy
and landing force elements, that facilitates the ship-to-shore movement and provides
initial combat support and combat service support to the landing force. The landing
force support party is brought into existence by a formal activation order issued by the
commander, landing force. Also called LFSP. See also combat service support;
combat support; landing force; ship-to-shore movement. (JP 3-02)
landing group — In amphibious operations, a subordinate task organization of the landing
force capable of conducting landing operations, under a single tactical command,
against a position or group of positions. (JP 3-02)
landing group commander — In amphibious operations, the officer designated by the
commander, landing force as the single tactical commander of a subordinate task
organization capable of conducting landing operations against a position or group of
positions. See also amphibious operation; commander, landing force. (JP 3-02)
landing plan — In amphibious operations, a collective term referring to all individually
prepared naval and landing force documents that, taken together, present in detail all
instructions for execution of the ship-to-shore movement. (JP 3-02)
landing sequence table — A document that incorporates the detailed plans for ship-toshore
movement of nonscheduled units. (JP 3-02)
landing ship — An assault ship which is designed for long sea voyages and for rapid
unloading over and on to a beach. (JP 3-02)
landing signalman enlisted — Enlisted man responsible for ensuring that helicopters, on
signal, are safely started, engaged, launched, recovered, and shut down. Also called
LSE. (JP 3-04)
landing signals officer — Officer responsible for the visual control of aircraft in the
terminal phase of the approach immediately prior to landing. Also called LSO. See
also terminal phase. (JP 3-04)
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